Postdoctoral Scholar, Van Dam Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging

Position overview Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836 Application Window Open date: July 7, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The van Dam laboratory in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at the University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoc to join their multidisciplinary research program, which focuses on the development of innovative microscale platforms for high‑throughput radiolabeling as well as high‑throughput radioassays and analytical radiochemistry measurements. In particular, the candidate will be working on the development of a novel high‑sensitivity measurement technology to assess radiotracer uptake in biological cells, with a wide range of applications in disease biology, drug discovery, and nuclear medicine. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field with a focus on microfluidic device physics, applications, design, and fabrication. Prior experience in fluidic circuit design and CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and characterization of microfluidic devices and systems is required. Experience in PDMS microfluidics, microfluidic process engineering, automation of microfluidic assays and processes, working with mammalian cells and working with radiolabeled compounds would be especially advantageous, but is not required and can be introduced to the candidate through hands‑on experience. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented and systematic, motivated by new technology and applications, and will possess excellent critical thinking, experiment planning, and communication (oral and written) skills. Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field with a focus on microfluidic device physics, applications, design, and fabrication. Prior experience in fluidic circuit design and CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and characterization of microfluidic devices and systems is required. Preferred qualifications Experience in PDMS microfluidics, microfluidic process engineering, automation of microfluidic assays and processes, working with mammalian cells, and working with radiolabeled compounds. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Candidates should include 3 references (contact information only). Apply link Help contact View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Job location Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)